Atty. Derek Scott Raynes

Atty. Derek Scott Raynes

Derek Scott Raynes is a lawyer practicing general litigation, personal injury, construction law and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Williston Williston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Derek Scott Raynes at a glance

Derek Scott Raynes is a Pub. Def. based in Williston, Vermont. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. History, 1999). Serands clients in Williston, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Scott Raynes is a lawyer practicing general litigation, personal injury, construction law and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Derek practices in Williston, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Scott Raynes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Scott Raynes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

Derek Scott Raynes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Vermont →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Derek Scott Raynes is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Derek Scott Raynes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Williston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Scott Raynes

Where is Derek Scott Raynes's law office located?
Derek Scott Raynes's law practice is located in Williston, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Scott Raynes handle?
Derek Scott Raynes focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Derek Scott Raynes practiced law?
Derek Scott Raynes has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Derek Scott Raynes go to law school?
Derek Scott Raynes earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. History, 1999).
How can I contact Derek Scott Raynes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2003
B.A. History
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004

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